Princess Diana’s Endearing Nickname for Prince William Unveiled

Princess Diana's affectionate moniker for her firstborn, Prince William, has been showcased in the concluding installment of The Crown series.

Within the series, she lovingly refers to him as “Wombat,” a genuine nickname she bestowed upon him in real life.

During a 2007 interview marking the tenth anniversary of Princess Diana's passing, Prince William disclosed the origins of this endearing nickname.

Reflecting on it, he shared, “It sort of stuck with me.

I can't shake it off now.

It all started when I was just 2 years old.”

William added, “I've been reliably informed because I can't recall that far back, but during our trip to Australia with our parents, the wombat, which is a native animal there, led to me being called that, not because I resemble a wombat, or maybe I do, who knows?

[laughs].”

Back in 1983, Diana and the then-Prince Charles took William along on their official visit to Australia and New Zealand.

It was during this tour that the Princess affectionately began referring to her firstborn as the marsupial exclusive to Australia—and this endearing title endured over the years.

Fast forward to 2000, amidst his time in Chile on a gap year with Raleigh International, he dedicated himself to teaching English to local youth.

During an activity where he had to sketch an animal commencing with the same letter as his name, he inscribed on the whiteboard, “I am a Wombat,” accompanied by a basic drawing of the animal.

Prince William is not the sole member of his household possessing a distinctive nickname; earlier this year, Kate Middleton was caught calling their youngest, Prince Louis, by the pet name “Lou Bugs